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Maintenance Technician

Freeman Webb Company, Lebanon, TN, United States


Summary
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the physical plant, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in all types of maintenance projects.

Perform electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.

Perform plumbing work such as cleaning stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.

Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies and locks.

Paint, interior and exterior.

Perform carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.

Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas and in vacancies when necessary.

Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing.

Repair concrete, masonry, roofing and fencing, when required.

Train other staff members.

Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.

Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.

Assist the resident manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and refurbishing apartments prior to resident occupancy.

Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers' recommendations and operating manuals.

Periodically inspect all units, buildings and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as scheduled.

Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, sewer clean‑outs, and posting a map of the same.

Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequately lit.

Have knowledge of contracts and suppliers, their services, goods and prices.

Assist in apartment follow‑up inspections.

Maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials, ensuring workshop/storage areas are organized, clean and safe.

Concern for work‑safety programs.

Willingness to pitch in and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance (e.g., janitorial, custodial, gardening).

Ability to assist the resident manager in any area where needed.

Requirements
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prior maintenance experience or related field experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read and write English.

Mathematical Skills
Basic understanding of mathematics.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license and insurance eligibility.

Physical Demands
Requires standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and ability to talk and hear. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, reach heights of eight feet with a ladder, tolerate heights of 24 feet or more. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds regularly.

Work Environment
Employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to electrical shock risk. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits
Competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other valuable perks. Emphasis on work‑life balance and opportunities for professional development and training.

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